To do bubble braids, follow these steps for a simple and stylish look:
- Prep Your Hair
Brush your hair to remove tangles. You can part your hair in the center if doing pigtail bubble braids or leave it all back for a single ponytail style
- Create a Ponytail or Pigtails
Gather your hair into a ponytail or two pigtails and secure with an elastic at the base. The height of the ponytail affects the vibe-high for playful, low for elegant
- Add Elastics to Form Bubbles
Starting about an inch or two below the base elastic, add another elastic a few centimeters down the ponytail. Continue adding elastics down the length of your hair, spacing them evenly depending on how many bubbles you want
- Create the Bubble Effect
Between each elastic, gently pull the hair outward to puff it up, creating rounded "bubbles." Use your fingers or the end of a comb to loosen the hair and shape each bubble. Fluff each section to your desired fullness
- Repeat Until the End
Continue adding elastics and puffing bubbles until you reach the ends of your hair. For extra hold, you can add additional elastics if some sections feel loose
- Finishing Touches
Optionally, leave some face-framing strands out for a softer look. Use hairspray or styling gel on your hands while puffing for better grip and to reduce flyaways
Tips:
- Use clear elastics for a sleek look or scrunchies for a fun, casual style
- To avoid tangling, clip away unused hair sections while working on each bubble
- If you want a more intricate style, try French or Dutch bubble braids by incorporating hair sections as you go along
This method is beginner-friendly and can be done on various hair lengths and textures
. In summary, bubble braids are created by tying your hair into a ponytail or pigtails, adding multiple elastics down the length, and pulling the hair between elastics outward to form bubbles